IELTS Recent Mock Tests Volume 4

Published on: 29 Nov 2017
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Part 1: Question 1 - 10

1 August
2 77.50/77.5
3 1 month
4 breakfast
5 towels

6 books
7 games
8 internet
9 shells
10 bicycles

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

11 B
12 A
13 C
14 A
15 C

16 B
17 F
18 C
19 E
20 A

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

21 weather
22 electricity
23 explode
24 25 C,E
26 A

27 B
28 B
29 C
30 A

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

31 escape
32 tuna
33 storms
34 strong
35 coast

36 young
37 support
38 cosmetics
39 hospitality
40 shipping

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Part 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Hotel Reservation

Example

Location: north from the coast

Four-bed room available in 1

Room price:

• in high season: € 2

• cheaper if you booked 3 in advance

Meal included in price: 4

Must bring your own: 5

Hotel facilities:

• a lounge with a variety of 6

• 7 room

• 8

Activities available:

• collect 9

• hire 10

1 Answer: August

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Note:

the words which lead you to the answer are underlined.
the word/number you must write for the answer is marked.
words which you might wrongly think could be the answer are in italics.

Receptionist:

Let me check, just a moment...Um. We only have a few four-bed room, and I’m afraid they are fully booked at the moment. The earliest time available is Q1 August, but there might be some left in July if a previous customer cancels the reservation.

The keyword concerned in Q1 is “Four-bed room”, “available in”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be time
The answer for Q1 is quite noticeable as they mention the word “available” quite clearly. Students can easily write the time when four-bed room are available is August.

Note: Some students may confuse between the time given in the paragraph: at the moment and July However, section 1 requires only ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER so at the moment is the wrong answer. Moreover, in July there is uncertain (might be, if) about having a four-bed room so July is wrong answer.

2 Answer: 77.50/77.5

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The keyword concerned in Q2 is “price”, “high season”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be price
The customer’s question “How much would the room cost me?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The receptionist’s answer is 77.50 during peak time, note that peak time is synonym of “high season”. So student can easily realize the answer is 77.50

Note: Some students may mistake the answer is 50, however it is the price during off-peak season, not in high season.

3 Answer: 1 month

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The keyword concerned in Q3 is “cheaper”, “booked”, “in advance”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a period of time.
The customer’s question “is there any discount?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The answer of receptionist is there is a 30% discount, which means “cheaper” price when reservation ahead of schedule, which means “booked in advance”. So students can easily write the answer including a number and a word, which is 1 month.

4 Answer: breakfast

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The keyword concerned in Q3 is “Meal included in price”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be meal
The customer’s question “Does the price include anything?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The receptionist’s answer is quite directly that The price includes two breakfast. So the answer is breakfast

Note: Some students may mistake the answer is spa, however there is not mentioned that spa is included in price, customers have to book in advance to use.

5 Answer: towels

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The keyword concerned in Q5 is “must bring”, “own”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a thing
The customer’s question “Do I have to bring one?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The answer of receptionist is that towels are not provided - You’ll have to bring (this is similar to "must bring") your own or hire some at the front desk, so it is quite clear to students that the thing customer must bring is towels.

Note: Some students may mistake the answer is hairdryer, however it is equipped in each room, which means each room already has a hairdryer so hairdryer is wrong answer.

6 Answer: books

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Note: Q6, Q7, Q8 is about “hotel facilities” so when the receptionist mentioned about modem amenities (= facilities) students should prepare to answer three next question.

Q6:

The keyword concerned in Q6 is “lounge”, “variety”

From the question, we can assume that the answer must be noun related to facilities
The answer for Q6 is quite noticeable as the receptionist mentioned the word “lounge”, “a list of” – which means “a variety of”. To be more precise, she also lists some types of books. So the correct answer is books.

7 Answer: games

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The keyword concerned in Q7 is “room”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or an adjective.
The answer is quite clear when the receptionist mentioned about the games room. “Games” is a correct answer because there is no more room mentioned in the conversation.

8 Answer: internet

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From question 8, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
As the receptionist claim that “Internet is available within our hotel premises.” Students are expected to fill a correct answer is Internet.

Note: Some students may mistake the answer is computers, however when replied the customer the receptionist claimed that their hotel “currently do not provide any for customers”, which means there are no computers available. To be more precise, the customer said he had to bring his laptop, so computers is a wrong answer.

9 Answer: shells

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The keyword concerned in Q9 are “activities”, “collect”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The customer’s question “is there anything that they might be interested in?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The receptionist answer’s is quite clear, the word “activity” and “collect” were all mentioned so that students can easily realize the correct answer is “shells”.

10 Answer: bicycles

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The keyword concerned in Q10 is “hire”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The keyword appears when the receptionist answered “We do have bicycles ready for hire” so the correct answer is bicycles

Part 1

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

What is the purpose of the talk?

A to welcome its new members
B to commemorate its 10th anniversary
C to celebrate the award it received recently

Answer: B

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What’s the audience of this speech?

A journalists
B local residents
C school children

Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q12 is “audience”
It is implied from the passage that “audience” is experienced and qualified reporters, which means journalists so the correct answer is A. To be more precise, audiences are who are invited here to experience and witness this historical moment.
B and C is not correct because it weren’t mentioned in the passage.

Why is the speaker most proud of the skating rink?

A Because two world champions have been trained there.
B Because people in this area are fitter than the rest of the country.
C Because they have encouraged local school children to participate more in sports.

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q13 are “Why”, “most proud of”, “skating rink”.
The keyword appears in the sentence “But what I take pride in most of all is the skating rink” which means you are about to here the answer. Then the speaker said skating rink “has stirred the interest (= encouraged) of boys and girls here in local schools to skate (=to participate more in sports)”. So the correct answer is C.
B is wrong because it is not mentioned in the passage.

Note: Students may mistake A is a correct answer because the keyword “proud of” and “having nurtured two world champions” are appeared in the passage, however it is not the thing that the speaker is “most proud of”. So A is wrong answer.

The complex has recently opened a new venue for

A the unemployed.
B mothers with babies.
C pensioners

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q14 are “complex”, “recently open”, “venue”
The keyword appears is the sentence Just this month (= recently) a new swimming pool (= venue: the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition) is open. So we are about to hear the answer is for those without a job, which means the unemployed. Hence, the correct answer is A.
B is wrong because a new yoga classroom for mothers with babies was said to be open next month – not recently.
C is wrong because a brand new gym open to the pensioners was also said to be open in the near future – not recently.

What does the complex plan to do next year?

A extend opening hours
B expand the space
C sell fitness equipment

Answer: C

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The keywords concerned in Q15 are “plan”, “next year”
The keyword appears in the sentence: we intend to (= plan) and in the coming year (= next year) so we are about to hear the answer.
It is implied from the passage that the complex’s plan is to put up for sale (= sell) a list of equipment => A and B is not a correct answer. To be more precise, the speaker also listed the types of the equipment: ranging from exercising equipment like cardio machines to sports recovery and injury prevention facilities (= fitness equipment)
Some students may mistake A is the answer as it mentioned the word extend but it was extend our business, not opening hours.

What does the complex encourage people to do?

A become a coach
B be on the committee
C work as volunteers

Answer: B

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The keywords concerned in Q16 are “ encourage people to do”
The keywords appear in the sentence are they are welcome to (=encourage people to) apply to be a member of our standing committee (= be on committee). So the correct answer is B.
A, C is not a correct answer as it was not mentioned in the passage.

Questions 17-20

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 17-20.

A	A one-on-one coach is bookable.
B	It is featured in a TV drama.
C	It is beneficial for young people.
D	It is only available for women sometimes.
E	It is the largest in the country.
F	It can be booked for parties.
G	It is a place to hold courses for school children.

Sports facilities

17 Swimming pool

18 Climbing wall

19 Skating rink

20 Gym

17 Answer: F

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The keyword concerned in Q17 is “swimming pool”
The sentence “Our 25-metre swimming pool is the centerpiece of the complex” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The correct answer is F as it is implied in the passage that swimming pool is also bookable for private functions, including pool parties, which means it can be booked for parties.

18 Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q18 is “climbing wall”
The sentence “we have the only climbing wall throughout the whole town.” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The correct answer is C as it is implied in the passage that climbing wall is a perfect sport for the youth (= young people) to increase their flexibility and strengthen their muscles, which means that it is beneficial (in term of health) for the young.

19 Answer: E

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The keyword concerned in Q19 is “skating rink”
The sentence “I have to mention our skating rink once again” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
The correct answer is E as it is implied in the passage that there is no other skating rink larger than ours within the whole nation, which means it is the largest in the country.

20 Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q20 is “gym”.
When the speaker mentioned about “gym” (our state-of-the-art gym, Techno gym) students will be about to hear the answer.
The correct answer is A as the speaker said “If you book a one-on-one trainer (= coach), he or she might suggest a future training plan and help you train more systematically”, which means a one-on-one coach is bookable.

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Part 2

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-23

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Research about different energy-saving innovations

Kites in Germany	used in different 21 conditions to reduce the emission of toxic gas
Vehicles in America	powered by 22
Gas canister in South Africa	invented to reduce its chances to 23

21 Answer: weather

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The keyword concerned in Q21 are “kites in Germany”, “different”, “reduce emission”, “toxic gas”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or an adjective.

The keyword “kites in Germany” appears in the sentence there’s a German firm that has initiated a project using kites to generate power. Moreover, Greg’s question “How does it work?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance => students are about to hear the answer.

It is implied from the passage that the power-generating kites can function in any (= different) weather. So the correct answer is weather.

22 Answer: electricity

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The keyword concerned in Q21 are “vehicles in America”, “powered”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The keyword “vehicles in America” appears in the sentence “There is an American company manufacturing school buses and city buses” students are about to hear the answer.
The answer for Q21 is electricity as the speaker claimed that those vehicles depending solely on (= powered by) electricity.
Gasoline is not a correct answer as the speaker said those vehicles used electricity instead of gasoline, which means gasoline is no longer be used.

23 Answer: explode

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The keyword concerned in Q23 are “gas canister”, “South Africa”, “reduce”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
The keyword “South Africa” appears so we are about to hear about gas. As the presenter suggested that, a new type of composite gas canister made of fiber was introduced, we can infer that the answer must follow.
The answer for Q23 must be “explode” as the speaker claimed a new type of composite gas canister is much safer and less likely (= reduce its chances) to explode.

Questions 24-25

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO types of interviewees do Greg and Syria choose to do the survey?

A staff on campus
B professors
C local residents
D companies
E university students

24-25 Answer: C,E

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The keyword concerned in Q24 and Q25 are “two”, “interviewees”, “survey”
In these questions, you must be aware that Q24 and Q25 only concern the two types of interviewees chosen by Grey and Syria to do survey. Thus, other interviewees will be eliminated.
It’s implied from the passage that when Syria suggested choosing local companies as interviewees, Grey rejected it as it “not the best choice of respondents” and Syria also agreed “It seems we have to drop that idea” so D is wrong answer.
Option A, B is also incorrect because Grey rejected Syria’s ideal about choosing the professors and administrative staff: “but I’m afraid most of them are too busy to respond to the list of questions we’ve prepared” and Syria was persuaded: “You’re right”, which means they didn’t choose them.
E is a correct answer as when rejecting Syria’s ideal Gray suggested another option is “the students here at the university” because it is “more suitable” and Syria agreed “You’re right” which means they will choose university students.
C is a correct answer as Syria said that “. Also, I think we should include the locals (= local residents)” and there is no rejection so the locals will be chosen as interviewees.

Questions 26-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

What does Syria think about renewable energy?

A Most people know very little about renewable energy.
B The general public can distinguish different kinds of renewable energy.
C The majority of people feel the need to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy.

Answer: A

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The keyword concerned in Q26 is “Syria”, “renewable energy”
It is implied from the passage that “Due to lack of media coverage, the majority of people (= most people) actually have a limited understanding (= know very little) on renewable energy.” So the correct answer is A.
Some students may mistake B is a correct answer as they heard the words “identify various types of renewable sources” (= distinguish different kinds of renewable energy), however the sentence is negative as “Most of them aren’t able to” so it is incorrect.
Some students may mistake B is a correct answer as they heard the words “fossil fuels”, however they didn’t mention about “replace with renewable energy” so it is wrong answer.

What do the speakers say about modem windmills?

A They can be used to pump water from wells.
B The location to build them should be carefully chosen.
C Farmers use them to grind grain.

Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q27 is “modem windmills”
When the word “The windmills today” (=modem windmills) appeared, students are about to hear the answer.
It is implied from the passage that “it is crucial to choose (= carefully chosen) the appropriate site (= location) for wind farms (= modem willmills) ” so the correct answer is B.
Some students may mistake A and C is a correct answer as they heard the words “farmers used to pump water from wells”, “turn large grinding stones to grind wheat or corn” however it was the traditional method and farmers were no longer used it anymore.

What aspect of traditional fuels are they going to address?

A how to avoid fossil fuels from being depleted
B the possible future of traditional resources
C how to prevent pollution of traditional resources

Answer: B

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The keyword concerned in Q28 are “aspect”, “traditional fuels”, “address”
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “Maybe we can look into (= address) the prospect (= aspect) of these conventional sources of energy (= traditional fuels)” so the correct answer is B.
Some students may mistake A and C is a correct answer as they heard the words “The rising cost of fossil fuels”, “the threat of climate change” but the two problems is “a concern to many” but not Syria and Grey.

What does Greg say about nuclear plants?

A They are cleaner and less expensive than fossil fuel.
B It is the best way to fight climate change.
C Few people think they are safe

Answer: C

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The keyword concerned in Q29 are “Grey”, “nuclear plant”
When the key word “Nuclear power plants” students are about to hear the answer.
It is implied from the passage that “most people feel that this type of energy is unsafe”, which means few people think they are safe. So the correct answer is C.
B is wrong as it did mention that nuclear plants can “release far less greenhouse gases than other traditional power plants” but didn’t claim that this is the best way to fight climate change.
Option A is not mentioned in the passage.

What does Syria think of hydrogen fuel?

A The price of it will drop eventually.
B It entails environmental problems.
C The benefits of it overweigh its high cost.

Answer: A

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The keywords concerned in Q30 are “Syria”, “hydrogen fuel”.
The Grey’s question “Have you heard about a new type of energy called hydrogen fuel?” can be seen as a suggestion for the answer’s appearance.
Syria’s answer “in the long run, its price will go down (=drop) and become more accessible” so the correct answer is A.
Option C is not a correct answer although it was mentioned in the conversation by Grey “I think overall the benefits overshadow its high cost”, the question asked about “Syria’s opinion”.
Option B is wrong as Grey denied that hydrogen fuel “doesn’t have detrimental environmental effects” and this is not Syria’s opinion.

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Part 3

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Fish Farming
Local fish farmers are afraid that genetically modified fish will 31 into the sea. • like to breed fish with special features, like 32 • other solutions: - to build some cages to prevent the fish from 33 - to use 34 nets to support the frames of the cages Problems facing the local fishermen: • lack of land on the 35 • lack of 36 fish Initiatives taken by the government: • encourages fish farmers to 37 local fish farming business • helps fish farmers to sell seaweed and oyster: - Seaweed can be used to make 38 - Oyster is a source of seafood which can supply local 39 industry. • saves local fishing business by encouraging aquaculture, recreation and 40

31 Answer: escape

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The keywords concerned in Q31 are “local fish farmers”, “afraid”, “modified fish” and “sea”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
When the keyword “modified fish” appears in the sentence “In recent years, a type of genetically modified salmon has been farmed in the New England region”, students are about to hear the answer
It is implied from the passage that “But local residents (= local fish farmers) have expressed their concerns (= are afraid)” this is the keywords that lead to the answer. As the presenters said that, local fish farmers are afraid about “Should those GM fish (=modified fish) ever escape into the sea”, so the correct answer is escape.

32 Answer: tuna

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The keywords concerned in Q32 are “like”, “breed fish”, “special features”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a type of fish.
It is implied from the passage that “Most of them prefer fish (=like to breed fish) with special features, such as (=like) tuna” so the answer is tuna.
Note: students may easily realize the correct answer as the answer must be a type of fish and tuna is only type of fish mentioned in the passage.

33 Answer: storms

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The keywords concerned in Q33 are “solutions”, “cage”, “prevent fish”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
As students can notice that when the speaker talked about problems, they will talk about solutions then so students should pay attention.
It is implied from the passage that “Cages were thus built to withstand (= prevent the fish from) storms” so the answer is storms.

34 Answer: strong

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The keywords concerned in Q34 are “use”, “nets”, “support”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be an adjective.
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “strong nets without knots are used to support the cylindrical frame”. As the answer must be an adjective so it is strong.

Note: Some students may mistake the answer is marine as they heard the word “use” and “frames of the cages”, however they didn’t mention about “nets” in this sentence so it is a wrong answer.

35 Answer: coast

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The keywords concerned in Q35 are ”problems”, “local fishermen”, “lack of land”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “one problem facing the villagers (= local fishermen) is lack of suitable land on the coast” so the correct answer is coast.

36 Answer: young

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The keywords concerned in Q36 are “lack of”, “fish”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun or an adjective.
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “Another problem facing local fishermen is the scarcity of (= lack of) young fish” so the correct answer is young

37 Answer: support

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Note: Keywords of Q37, Q38, Q39, Q40 are “initiatives”, “government”

The keywords concerned in Q37 are “encourages”, “fish farmers”, “local fish farming business”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a verb.
When the keywords “initiatives” and “government” appear in the sentence “The government has taken a set of initiatives”, students are about to hear the answer.
It is implied from the passage that “Residents are encouraged to support local fish farming businesses” so it is quite clear for students that the correct answer will be support.

38 Answer: cosmetics

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The keywords concerned in Q38 are “seaweed”, “used to make”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “Seaweed is used in various ways in cosmetics” so the answer is cosmetics.

Note: Some students may get confused when here the sentence “It is said to be useful in various ways, including the relief of rheumatic pain and the removal of cellulite” however, as the answer must be in ONE WORD so it cannot be the answer.

39 Answer: hospitality

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The keywords concerned in Q39 are “oyster”, “supply”, “local industry”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
The answer is quite clear to students in the sentence “Oyster is a source of seafood popular among the local hospitality industry” so the correct answer is hospitality.

40 Answer: shipping

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The keywords concerned in Q40 are “encouraging”, “aquaculture” “recreation”
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun.
It is implied from the passage that “The government ought to restore the business by encouraging aquaculture, recreation and shipping” so the correct answer is shipping.

Part 4

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SECTION 1

Receptionist:	Good morning. Sunset Hotel. How may I help you?
Customer:	Good morning. I just saw an advert in the paper about your hotel. Where exactly is it located?
Receptionist:	We are situated on Sunset Avenue, north of the beach. Close to many scenic spots, it is an ideal choice for travellers interested in sightseeing.
Customer:	That’s great. Is there a vacant four-bed room? We’ll be travelling with our two sons aged 9 and 11, so it’s best that we are able to stay in one room.
Receptionist:	Let me check, just a moment...Um. we only have a few four-bed rooms, and I’m afraid they are fully booked at the moment. The earliest time available is August, but there might be some left in July if a previous customer cancels the reservation.
Customer:	Oh, that’ll do. How much would the room cost me?
Receptionist:	It’s 77.50 euros during peak time, but the price would be much lower during off-peak season. Only 50 euros.
Customer:	So if I book a room right now, is there any discount?
Receptionist:	Yes. We do offer a 30% discount for any reservation made one month ahead of schedule. It is a very reasonable price.
Customer:	That does sound tempting. Does the price include anything?
Receptionist:	The price includes two breakfast vouchers per room per day. You can use them at two different restaurants in our hotel. There’s also a 20-minute spa trial available, but you have to book it beforehand at the concierge or directly at the Spa Centre.
Customer:	Um, I’m wondering if there is a hairdryer in the room. It takes ages to dry my hair without one. Do I have to bring one?
Receptionist:	No, there is absolutely no need to bring that for each room is equipped with a hairdryer. But I have to inform you that towels are not provided. You’ll have to bring your own or hire some at the front desk.
Customer:	Oh, I see.
Customer:	Before making a reservation, can you tell me a little bit more about your hotel?
Receptionist:	Sure, no problem. We aim to please our guests by providing impeccable service and all the modem amenities, trying to make them feel at home. In the lounge, there are a list of books, ranging from contemporary literature to classic poetry, free for any guest to read. There is also a games room offering a number of indoor games including popular board games like Monopoly as well as the beloved Table Soccer. A nice place to go to on rainy days.
Customer:	Are there computers available in the hotel? 1 might have a few emails to respond to during my stay there.
Receptionist:	I’m afraid we currently co not provide any for our customers. However, Internet is available within our hotel premises. Just use the room number and guest name to log in.
Customer:	That means I have to bring my own laptop then. All right. Um, because I’m travelling with my two sons, is there anything that they might be interested in?
Receptionist:	Yes, a popular activity here for children is collecting shells on the beach. Our hotel has a private beach. When there are very few visitors, you can take a stroll down the beach with your children and enjoy some quality family time undisturbed.
Customer:	That sounds nice, but you see my boys really love adventure. Is there something more exciting for them to participate in?
Receptionist:	We do have bicycles ready for hire. You can cycle with the boys along the bush track by the hotel, which is an ideal place to explore the wonders of nature. But, because there's only a limited number of bicycles, we apply a "first come first serve" rule.
Customer:	Got it. I think my boys would love it. How can arrange the payment, then? Can I pay by credit card?
Receptionist:	Of course. We take credit cards.
Customer:	Thank you. You've been a great help.
Receptionist:	My pleasure, ma'am.

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On behalf of Northfiels Sports Complex, I'd like to extend our warmest welcome to all here this evening. I'm George Dyson, founder of Northfiels Sports Complex. I'm giving this speech today to celebrate a special occasion. We started the business exactly a decade ago, and today, we have developed into a large firm with a sizable group of members. We've also been nominated the "Most Valuable Company" by Green Town at the yearly Business Awards which will be held next week. As experienced and qualified reporters, you are invited here to experience and witness this historical moment of Northfield Sports Complex together with us.

Situated within the campus of Green Town University, Northfield Sports Complex is a modem, refreshing and fully-equipped facility for sports of all kinds. As part of its commitment to the local community, Northfield Sports Complex is available not only to school children but also to local residents. It offers a wide range of facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, paved walking and jogging paths, a well-equipped fitness gym, all-weather pitches, indoor courts for table tennis, tennis and other sports, as well as a renowned skating rink. Different age groups can all find the right sports to participate in. That’s why local residents enjoy working out here. As a result, natives here are healthier than most of the people within our nation.

The whole town is very proud of having nurtured two world champions, who were once both trained right here in our skating rink. Thus it has become the ideal venue to leam to skate and have fun. But what I take pride in most of all is the skating rink that has stirred the interest of boys and girls here in local schools to skate. Since opening, an increasing number of pupils have been paying regular visits to the skating rink.

A new yoga classroom with trainers will be open next month for mothers with babies. They can bring their own yoga mat and work out together with their babies. This will be a great way for them to get healthy and meet other moms. There will also be a brand new gym open to the pensioners in the near future. Just this month a new swimming pool is open to all fitness levels with special offers for those without a job.

Our complex is open daily from 8 am to 9 pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas. We intend to extend our business in the coming year. A list of equipment will be put up for sale ranging from exercising equipment like cardio machines to sports recovery and injury prevention facilities.

Within our complex, we try our best to avoid injuries of any kind. We train knowledgeable staff to guide our clients through correct workout regimens.

For those who want to further ensure workout safety, they are welcome to apply to be a member of our standing committee. They are responsible for revising the safety guidelines and supervising its enforcement.

Now I would like to introduce some of our most popular sports facilities here at Northfield Sport Complex. Our 25-metre swimming pool is the centrepiece of the complex. Combining modem, bright and airy surroundings with fully up-to-date changing facilities, the pool is excellent for learning how to swim, improving techniques and, of course, competing in school competitions. It is also bookable for private functions, including pool parties, where lifeguards are available.

Next, we have the only climbing wall throughout the whole town. Many would see rock climbing as a type of extreme sport, exposing great risk to those who participate. But actually, under proper guidance and with close supervision by the coach here, it is a perfect sport for the youth to increase their flexibility and strengthen their muscles.

I have to mention our skating rink once again. As our most popular facility, it has been prominently featured in a TV commercial we’ve released recently. There is no other skating rink larger than ours within the whole nation.

Also, our state-of-the-art gym is an inspiring place to train and keep fit in relaxed and friendly surroundings. The Technogym equipment enables our clients to measure their performance. If you book a one-on-one trainer, he or she might suggest a future training plan and help you train more systematically

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Syria:	Hi, Greg. How did it go with the research on renewable energy? Have you found anything?
Greg:	Yes. But I think it’s about time we exchange our findings and discuss our next move.
Syria:	You read my mind. Right. I’ll start first. Germany is the very first country I dug into in order to find innovative means of creating clean energy because 15% of its national electricity supply conies from renewable sources. I found that apart from the traditional fossil fuel industry, there’s a German firm that has initiated a project using kites to generate power.
Greg:	Really, I’ve never heard of it before. How does it work?
Syria:	As a substitution for traditional fossil fuels that release toxic gas into the atmosphere, the power-generating kites can function in any weather. Compared to conventional wind turbines, such kites can produce twice as much energy because the overall power density is proportional to altitude.
Greg:	Sounds like an efficient way of producing power. Okay, now let me tell you what I have found. There is an American company manufacturing school buses and city buses depending solely on electricity instead of gasoline. The all-electric vehicles can save up to 20 gallons of fuel on a daily basis. This could reduce transport budgets by over $10,000 each year, not to mention maintenance savings.
Syria:	Wow, impressive. If only there were more of these electric vehicles around.
Greg:	Well, over the years, South Africa has attached great importance to clean energy. The nation encourages using propane gas, which can either be extracted from natural deposits or be produced organically. It is normally stored in gas canisters as a type of cooking gas. To reduce the number of kitchen accidents, a new type of composite gas canister made of fiber was introduced. It is much safer and less likely to explode even when engulfed in fire.
Greg:	Now, about the survey, do you have any clues as to what kind of interviewees we should include?
Syria:	How about local companies doing business on clean energy products?
Greg:	Probably not the best choice of respondents. Remember the last time we asked corporate employees tc do the questionnaire, only about 5% of them were actually willing to participate.
Syria:	That wouldn’t be enough then. It seems we have to drop that idea. Then maybe we can ask the professors and administrative staff here to help us. They could provide their insights and understanding on energy production.
Greg:	It would be ideal if they would, but I’m afraid most of them are too busy to respond to the list of questions we’ve prepared. I guess the students here at the university would be more suitable.
Syria:	You’re right. And it is a much bigger sample pool too. Also, I think we should include the locals. Their opinion is key to the promotion of renewable energy here in the town.
Greg:	But wouldn’t it be difficult to collect data? There’s no way the two of us could go from door to door to interview all the residents.
Syria:	There’s no need to worry about that. We’ll make it telephone interviews. That way we’ll have enough time to get sufficient data.
Greg:	Good idea. What should we present in our speech?
Syria:	Due to lack of media coverage, the majority of people actually have a limited understanding on renewable energy. Most of them aren’t able to identify various types of renewable sources. So I feel we could start by clarifying what it is and the benefit of it compared to fossil fuels.
Greg:	That makes sense. We could start with wind energy. For centuries, wind has been used to do work. With the help of windmills, farmers used to pump water from wells or turn large grinding stones to grind wheat or corn. The windmills today generate electricity. The only problem is that it might not be windy all the time, so it is crucial to choose the appropriate site for wind farms.
Syria:	Well, I think we can also include comparisons between clean energy and traditional energy resources like coal, oil and natural gas.
Greg:	Maybe we can look into the prospect of these conventional sources of energy. The rising cost of fossil fuels and the threat of climate change is a concern to many
Syria:	Totally. These traditional resources will deplete eventually. Renewable energy currently makes up less than 2% of the world’s primary energy supply, and although growing very rapidly, it is not on course to fill the fossil fuel gap.
Greg:	Nuclear energy is another type of energy we ought to mention. Nuclear power plants can produce dependable power constantly and release far less greenhouse gases than other traditional power plants. But most people feel that this type of energy is unsafe because radiation isn’t easily dealt with, especially in nuclear waste and maintenance materials.
Syria:	What should we end the speech with?
Greg:	Have you heard about a new type of energy called hydrogen fuel? It is an infinitely renewable fuel that doesn’t have detrimental environmental effects. The only problem is that it is so expensive that only wealthy individuals can afford it. But I think overall the benefits overshadow its high cost.
Syria:	I think that even though this new type of renewable energy is too expensive to use at the moment, in the long run, its price will go down and become more accessible.

So what I'm going to talk about to you today is something called "aquaculture". It has been responsible for the impressive growth in the supply of fish for human consumption. There's also been a slight improvement in the state of certain fish stocks due to improved fishery management. Aquatic food production has transitioned from being primarily based on the capturing of wild fish to the culture of increasing numbers of farmed species. In recent years, a type of genetically modified salmon has been farmed in the New England region, produced by a Massachusetts based bio-tech firm. This type of fish is engineered to grow twice as fast as its conventional farm-raised counterpart. As a result, this increases the speed of the local aquaculture industry development, and thus reduces the fishing pressure on wild stock. But local residents have expressed their concerns on the potential negative effects on the ecosystem. Should those GM fish ever escape into the sea, stronger, healthier and faster growing. These fish might cannibalize others or out-compete wild-type fish for food. Local decision makers and regulators have thus pushed forward a number of measures making it impossible for most GM fish to mate. A small percentage is able to breed only within confined pools. Despite the economic boom of genetically engineered fish, culturing traditional types of fish is still mainstream among fish farmers. Most of them prefer fish with special features, such as tuna. It is a source of high quality protein with almost no fat. It also contains all essential amino acids required by the body for growth and maintenance of lean muscle tissue. With high nutritional value, this kind of fish will always be popular in the fish market.

For the fish farming industry, incidents of fish escaping the farms has been a troubling issue over the years. Due to bad weather, nets that used to hold the fish were often destroyed. Thousands of salmon worth nearly 220 thousand euros escaped from a fish farm in the Norwegian region in July, raising fear that they would breed with wild fish stocks. Cages were thus built to withstand storms. The frames of the cages are made of PE which is dedicated to marine use. This material has trustable strength, resilience and tenacity. To further strengthen it, strong nets without knots are used to support the cylindrical frame.

A group of small villages on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa have been trying to develop a local aquaculture industry sustainably. They use a land-based production system that is both economically and ecologically sound. Land-based recirculation can control ocean temperature and optimize growth for the fish that are used to warmer water. All organic waste from the fish is held on land with incoming water sterilized to avoid disease, which has historically plagued ocean based farms. The lack of disease means that no drugs are administered to the fish.

However, one problem facing the villagers is lack of suitable land on the coast for this system. Hotels & beaches open to tourists take up most of the coastal area. Another problem facing local fishermen is the scarcity of young fish used to breed the species. This predicament stems from overfishing during the previous decades. The local commercial fishing industry has been reduced by 50% for this reason and the aquaculture industry has yet to thrive.

The government has taken a set of initiatives to safeguard native aquaculture and the fishing industry. An open-air seafood market has been launched. Residents are encouraged to support local fish farming businesses by purchasing marine products. As it turns out, there is a public demand for access to locally produced, sustainable sources of fresh seafood. Moreover, local fish farmers are aided to market seaweed and oysters, both of which have additional economic values. Seaweed is used in various ways in cosmetics. Seaweed extract is often found on the list of ingredients, constituting creams, soaps, shampoos, powders and sprays. It is said to be useful in various ways, including the relief of rheumatic pain and the removal of cellulite. Oyster is a source of seafood popular among the local hospitality industry. Served with caviar and champagne, it is one of the world's ultimate luxury foods, appealing to gourmets with its succulent and delicate flavor. It thus appears to have the greatest potential for commercial culture. Even though the national and international market has shown demand for marine products in Zanzibar, it is still challenging to survive in the competitive modern fishing industry. The government ought to restore the business by encouraging aquaculture, recreation and shipping. First, it could utilize modern fish farming technology to supply more high-quality marine products. Tourism is an effective stimulus to boost its sales and with better shipping capability, more products can be delivered abroad.

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